Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6043
Title: Professional Practice Contract
Long Title: Professional Practice Contract
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will allow the student to gain an insight into the contractual controls and procurement systems required for the management of complex construction projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define the purpose and use of a specification and other contract documentation for both new and refurbishment work.
LO2 Discuss the cost implications of design decisions and explain cost planning and cost control.
LO3 Explain the tendering process including the choice of procurement route.
LO4 Critique civil law including the Law of Contract and the Law of Tort and legislation.
LO5 Discuss and compare the administration and management of a construction project using one of the variety of standard Construction contract available, including resolving disputes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
Construction Contracts
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Procurement and project planning
Choosing the most appropriate procurement route. Tendering Process, Documentation. Timing and procedure. Balancing time, cost and quality Introduction to time planning Resource Allocation Scheduling/Critical path analysis
Required information
Implications of specification choices. Preliminaries and preamble clauses. Contract Documentation.
Cost Planning and Control
Factors that affect economic design. Functional requirements. Wall to floor ratios. Circulation space. RIAI Work Stages RIBA Plan of Work Pre contract - Feasibility, scheme design, production information, bills of quantities, tender action Post Contact- Interim certificates, final accounts Cost in use
Relevant Legislation
Public Procurement. BC(A)R. Health and Safety regulations. Construction Contract Act.
Law
Formation of a simple contract. Remedies for breach of contract. The Law of Tort. Negligence.
Standard Forms of Contract
RIAI Construction Contract. Public Works Contracts/GCCC. International contracts Contract administration, correspondence and documentation. The role of the CA. Resolving contract disputes. Negotiation, Conciliation, Mediation Adjudication, Arbitration, Litigation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Prepare the procurement plan, including the possible tender/contract documentation for a construction project.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Understand the effects on cost and time, of design decisions made during a project lifecycle
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review, augmentation and application of lecture material Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review, augmentation and application of lecture material. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • RIAI. (2017), Construction contract, Current. all, RIAI.
  • Morledge, Roy, Smith AdrianJ. (2013), Building Procurement, [ISBN: 9780470672433].
  • Allan Ashworth, Srinath Perera. (2018), Contractual procedures in the construction industry, 7th ed. Pearson/Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780138693437].
  • Charlotte Baden-Powell, Jonathan Hetreed, Ann Ross. (2017), Architect's Pocket Book, 5th edition. [ISBN: 9781138643994].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Richard Kirkham. (2014), Ferry and Brandon's Cost Planning of Buildings, 9th ed. Blackwell Publishing, London, [ISBN: 9781119968627].
  • Stephen Emmitt. (2014), Design Management for Architects, 2nd. Blackwell Publishing, London, p.332 pages, [ISBN: 9781118394465].
  • John Murdoch and Will Hughes. (2015), Construction Contracts, Law and Magement, 5th Ed.. Taylor and Francis, London, [ISBN: 9780415657054].
  • Davies, Roger, Davies Adam. (2011), Value Management.
  • Duncan Cartlidge. (2017), Quantity surveyor's pocket book, 3rd ed. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 9781138698369].
  • Stephen Emmitt, David T. Yeomans. (2008), Specifying Buildings. A design management perspective, 2nd ed. Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 978 0 7506 8450].
  • Brian Greenhalgh. (2017), Introduction to Construction Contract Management, Spon Press, [ISBN: 9780138844179].
  • Dino Bouchlaghem (Editor). (2012), Collaborative Working in Construction, [ISBN: 978-0-415-59700-5].
  • Duncan Cartlidge. (2019), Estimator’s pocket book, 6th ed. [ISBN: 9781138366701].
  • Diana Yakeley. (2010), The BIID Interior Design Job Book.
  • Lupton, Sarah. (2019), Which Contract? Choosing the appropriate building contract, 6th ed.. RIBA Publishing.
  • Dan Brown. (2013), Designing Together: The collaboration and conflict management handbook for creative professionals (Voices That Matter).
  • Ian Carroll. (2017), The Quantity Surveyors Bible.
  • Allan Ashworth (Author), Srinath Perera. (2015), Cost Studies of Buildings, 6th Ed.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Lexology. Various articles.
  • Current BC(A)R Handbook.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • GCCC PWC. Contracts.
  • Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF).
  • JCT. Contracts.
  • NEC4, Contracts.
  • British Institute of Interior Design. (2017), BIID Concise Agreement for Interior Design Services: CID/14: Revised edition British Institute of Interior Design.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 6 Mandatory
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 6 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 6 Mandatory
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 6 Mandatory